Motorcycle
PLATES
April 2012
Table of Contents
OBTAINING MOTORCYCLE PLATES ______________________________________________________________ 4
SURVIVING SPOUSE ________________________________________________________________________________ 5
MOTORCYCLE PLATE DESCRIPTIONS ___________________________________________________________ 6
MOTORCYCLE NORMAL ___________________________________________________________________________ 7
MOTORCYCLE RESERVED _________________________________________________________________________ 8
MOTORCYCLE VANITY _____________________________________________________________________________ 9
MOTORCYCLE ANTIQUE __________________________________________________________________________ 10
MOTORCYCLE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE (YOM) ______________________________________________ 11
MOTORCYCLE DISABILITY _______________________________________________________________________ 12
MOTORCYCLE BLUE KNIGHT ____________________________________________________________________ 13
MOTORCYCLE RED KNIGHT _____________________________________________________________________ 14
MOTORCYCLE AWARDED MEDAL DECALS ____________________________________________________ 15
MOTORCYCLE VETERANS’ BRANCH OF SERVICE DECALS ___________________________________ 16
MOTORCYCLE VETERANS’ WAR TIME DECALS _______________________________________________ 17
MOTORCYCLE GOLD STAR FAMILY _____________________________________________________________ 18
MOTORCYCLE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR _________________________________________ 20
MOTORCYCLE LEGION OF VALOR _______________________________________________________________ 22
MOTORCYCLE SILVER STAR _____________________________________________________________________ 23
MOTORCYCLE BRONZE STAR ____________________________________________________________________ 25
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MOTORCYCLE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC) _______________________________________ 27
MOTORCYCLE PURPLE HEART __________________________________________________________________ 29
MOTORCYCLE PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR ____________________________________________________ 31
MOTORCYCLE EX-POW ___________________________________________________________________________ 32
MOTORCYCLE VETERANS’ _______________________________________________________________________ 33
STATE POLICE MOTORCYCLE PLATES _________________________________________________________ 35
MUNICIPAL MOTORCYCLE PLATES _____________________________________________________________ 36
MOTORCYCLE LIMITED USE _____________________________________________________________________ 37
APPENDIX A: MOTORCYCLE PLATES YEAR OF MANUFACTURE REFERENCE LIST ______ 39
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OBTAINING MOTORCYCLE PLATES
Chapter 90, Section 1 of the Massachusetts General Laws defines a motorcycle as:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section1
“Motorcycle”, any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel
on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including any bicycle with a motor or
driving wheel attached, except a tractor or a motor vehicle designed for the carrying of golf clubs and
not more than four persons, an industrial three-wheel truck, a motor vehicle on which the operator
and passenger ride within an enclosed cab, or a motorized bicycle.
The following motorcycle plate types are available:
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Normal
Reserved
Vanity
Special
Military
Disabled
Antique
Year of Manufacture
Limited Use
If a customer wants to put a new motorcycle plate on a newly acquired motorcycle, the customer
must bring the following items to a full service RMV branch:
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RMV-1 form signed and stamped from the customer's insurance agent
Registration and title fees
Sales tax, if applicable
Title (if used vehicle), Certificate of Origin (if new vehicle), or Bill of Sale (if non-titled
vehicle)
If a customer wants to swap his/her current motorcycle registration for a new motorcycle plate, the
customer must bring the following items to a full service RMV branch:
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RMV-3 form signed and stamped from the customer's insurance agent
Old plate
Swap fee - http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
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SURVIVING SPOUSE
A surviving spouse can transfer the following motorcycle plates into his/her name…
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Antique
Bronze Star*
Congressional Medal of Honor*
Distinguished Flying Cross*
Ex-POW
Gold Star***
Legion of Valor*
Pearl Harbor Survivor*
Purple Heart*
Silver Star*
Vanity
Veterans’ *
Year of Manufacture
*Note: A surviving spouse can transfer a motorcycle Veterans’ Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Pearl Harbor
Survivor, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Congressional Medal of Honor, or Legion of Valor registration
plate to himself/herself (until remarriage, cancellation, or non-renewal) but must pay the initial registration fee
and the renewal fee. Also, if the Veteran never obtained these plates or cancelled them, the surviving spouse
is eligible to obtain a new set of plates (until remarriage, cancellation, or non-renewal).
***Note: A surviving spouse can transfer a Gold Star plate only if he/she is the parent of the
deceased.
A surviving spouse cannot transfer the following plates into his/her name…
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Disability
Disabled Veterans'
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MOTORCYCLE PLATE DESCRIPTIONS
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MOTORCYCLE NORMAL
All Motorcycle Normal (MCN) plates measure 4 by 7 inches with one and one-half inch lettering in
height. The lettering consists of BLUE alphanumerics on a white background.
Eligibility:
Anyone can obtain a Motorcycle Normal Plate.
Fees:
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
Renewal:
A Motorcycle Normal plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle plates
expire on December 31.
Available At:
Any full service RMV branch office.
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/rmv/BranchInfo/BranchMap.aspx
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section1
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MOTORCYCLE RESERVED
A Motorcycle Reserved plate consists of two letters and 1 or 2 numbers. Either the first or second
letter must be an “X”. The plate measures 4 by 7 inches with one and one-half inch lettering in height.
Plate lettering consists of BLUE alphanumerics on a white background.
Eligibility:
Anyone can obtain a Motorcycle Reserved Plate.
Fees:
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
Renewal:
A Motorcycle Reserved Plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle plates
expire on December 31.
Available At:
A motorcycle reserved plate is only available through the RMV’s Special Plates
Section. When the plate is manufactured, it is delivered to an RMV branch near
the customer for pick-up.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section1
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MOTORCYCLE VANITY
A Motorcycle Vanity plate can contain a maximum of five characters and a minimum of two
characters. The letters "I," "O," "Q," and "U" can ONLY be used as part of a clearly defined word. No
periods, spaces, or punctuation marks are allowed.
Numbers cannot be used in the middle of a plate; they must be located at the end. For example,
AA22 would be acceptable; AA2A would not be acceptable.
The first letter cannot be the letter “O.” The number “0” cannot follow a letter. Letter and/or number
combinations that convey an offensive message or appear to duplicate an existing registration plate
are not permitted. Customers must explain any foreign language word or other obscure request to the
satisfaction of the Registrar.
Eligibility:
Anyone can order a Motorcycle Vanity plate.
Fees:
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
Renewal:
A Motorcycle Vanity plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle plates expire
on December 31.
Available At:
You may order a Motorcycle Vanity plate in person or by mail.
A Request for Vanity Plates application must be completed and submitted to the
RMV. Applications are available at any full service RMV branch or can be
downloaded from the RMV website at http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/20284.pdf
. Customers can also request one be mailed to him/her by calling 857.368.8000.
There is a $50 manufacture fee. Plates are manufactured within 12 -14 weeks
after payment is received.
The Special Plates Department will notify the customer by mail when the plates
are ready to be picked up at the branch location requested.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section1
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MOTORCYCLE ANTIQUE
Motorcycle Antique plates feature the words “Antique Cycle” in red on the left side of the plate. Plate
lettering consists of BLUE alphanumerics on a white background.
Eligibility:
A motorcycle that is over 25 years old and maintained solely for use in
exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other functions of public interest (this
includes drives to prepare for such functions and transportation to and from the
repair shop) is eligible for a motorcycle Antique plate.
Fees:
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
Renewal:
A Motorcycle Antique plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle plates
expire on December 31.
Available At:
Any full service RMV branch office.
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/rmv/BranchInfo/BranchMap.aspx
An Application for Motorcycle Antique Plates must be notarized before
submission to the Registry. Applications are available at any full service RMV
branch or can be downloaded from the RMV website at
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/20132.pdf. Customers can also request one be
mailed to him/her by calling 857.368.8000.
Reference:
http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/source/mass/cmr/cmrtext/540CMR2.pdf
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NOTE: Antique
Plates cannot be
registered as Year
of Manufacture
Plates
MOTORCYCLE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE (YOM)
A customer may register a motorcycle with a Year of Manufacture (YOM) plate. The motorcycle must
be over 25 years old.
A Year of Manufacture plate is a plate (in the possession of the customer) originally issued by the
Commonwealth in the exact year of manufacture of the antique motorcycle to which it will be
attached. If no plates were issued for a particular year, the customer may use a plate originally issued
in a prior year if approved by the Registrar. Vehicles must be at least 25 years old.
The YOM plate can contain no more than 5 characters and must be in good repair and in original
condition, and must be from 1987 or earlier. The plate must also be 25 years of age or older. Once
the number is issued it cannot be issued again. Therefore duplicates are not allowed.
Refer to the Year of Manufacture Reference List for a detailed list YOM plate guidelines.
Eligibility:
The Year of Manufacture (YOM) plate must be presented to any full service RMV
branch for approval. An Application for Year of Manufacture Registration Plates
must be notarized before submission to the Registry. Refer to the Year of
Manufacture Reference List and Application for information about the use of Year
of Manufacture plates.
Fees:
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
Renewal:
A Motorcycle YOM plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle plates expire
annually on December 31.
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Available at: The RMV does not issue YOM plates. The customer must locate,
obtain and present the YOM plate to any full service RMV branch for approval.
Applications are available at any full service RMV branch or can be downloaded
from the RMV website at http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/20132.pdf . Customers
can also request one be mailed to him/her by calling 857.368.8000.
Reference:
http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/source/mass/cmr/cmrtext/540CMR2.pdf
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MOTORCYCLE DISABILITY
Motorcycle Disability plates feature the universal disabled symbol decal that is placed to the right of
“Mass” on the top of the plate.
Eligibility:
The customer must complete an application for Disabled Parking Placard/plate
and submit it to the RMV Medical Affairs Branch at the address listed on the top
of the application.
Applications are available at any full service RMV branch or can be downloaded
from the RMV website at http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/20060.pdf. A customer
can also call 857.368.8000 and request one be mailed to him/her.
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements…
• Unable to walk 200 feet without assistance
• Legally blind
• Chronic lung disease
• Cardiovascular disease
• Arthritis
• Loss of or permanent loss of use of a limb
The RMV’s Medical Affairs Branch may determine other standards of disability and
standards of qualification for issue of Motorcycle Disability plates. Refer to the
Application for Disabled Parking Placard/Plate for more information.
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/20060.pdf
Fees:
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
Renewal:
A Motorcycle Disability plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle plates
expire on December 31.
Available At:
A motorcycle Disability Plate is only available through the RMV Medical Affairs
Branch (MAB). Once approved, MAB delivers the plate to a full service RMV
branch. Contact MAB for additional information - 857.368.8020
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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MOTORCYCLE BLUE KNIGHT
A motorcycle Blue KNIGHT PLATE is issued to police officers who are members of the Blue Knights
Motorcycle Club. This club is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired lawenforcement men and women who enjoy riding motorcycles.
Eligibility:
The President of a Massachusetts Chapter of the Blue Knights International Law
Enforcement Motorcycle Club determines if a member may apply for a
motorcycle BLUE KNIGHT plate.
To apply for a BLUE KNIGHT plate, a customer must, first, write a letter to the
President of the local Blue Knights Chapter in his/her area and request the plate.
The letter should specify the customer's qualifications to receive the plate.
Upon submittal of the letter, the Chapter President is authorized by the RMV to
approve the application for a BLUE KNIGHT plate. After the Chapter President
approves issuance of the requested plate, he/she forwards the letter and any
other documentation to the RMV Special Plates Section. The Registrar may
authorize issuance of a BLUE KNIGHT plate on the recommendation of the
Chapter President.
Fees:
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
Renewal:
A Motorcycle BLUE KNIGHT plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle
plates expire on December 31.
Available At:
A motorcycle BLUE KNIGHT plate is only available through the RMV’s Special
Plates Section. When the plate is manufactured, it is delivered to an RMV branch
near the customer for pick-up.
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MOTORCYCLE RED KNIGHT
A motorcycle Red KNIGHT PLATE is issued to firefighters who are members of the Red Knights
Motorcycle Club. This club is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired fire
fighting men and women who enjoy riding motorcycles.
Eligibility:
The President of a Massachusetts Chapter of the Red Knights International
Motorcycle Club determines if a member may apply for a RED KNIGHT plate.
To apply for a motorcycle RED KNIGHT plate, a customer must, first, write a
letter to the President of the local Red Knights Chapter in his/her and request the
plate. The letter should specify the customer's qualifications to receive the plate.
Upon submittal of the letter, the Chapter President is authorized by the RMV to
approve the application for a motorcycle RED KNIGHT plate. After the Chapter
President approves issuance of the requested plate, he/she forwards the letter
and any other documentation to the RMV Special Plates Section. The Registrar
may authorize issuance of a RED KNIGHT plate on the recommendation of the
Chapter President.
Fees:
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
Renewal:
A Motorcycle RED KNIGHT plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle
plates expire on December 31.
Available At:
A motorcycle RED KNIGHT plate is only available through the RMV’s Special
Plates Section. When the plate is manufactured, it is delivered to an RMV branch
near the customer for pick-up.
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MOTORCYCLE AWARDED MEDAL DECALS
(refer to each plate for specific requirements)
Congressional
Medal of Honor
Gold Star
Family
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Distinguished
Flying Cross
Pearl Harbor
Survivor
Purple
Heart
EX-POW
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Motorcycle Veterans’ Branch of Service Decals
The plate can display either the American Flag or one of Branch of Service Decals shown below.
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21573.pdf
Army
Marines
Navy
Airforce
Coast
Guard
Flag
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Motorcycle Veterans’ War Time Decals
In addition, the plate may display the War time Decals shown below.
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21573.pdf
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MOTORCYCLE GOLD STAR FAMILY
Motorcycle Gold Star Family plates feature the Gold Star decal. There are two decals that must be
affixed to Gold Star Family motorcycle plates before they are issued:
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Eligibility:
The “Gold Star Family” decal (affixed to bottom of plate)
The “Gold Star” decal (affixed to the right of word Mass at top of plate)
A Motorcycle Gold Star Family plate is issued to eligible family members of
soldiers who have been killed in action while serving in the Armed Forces of the
United States. The family members who are eligible to obtain these plates
include:
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Spouses
Parents
Children
Siblings
Grandchildren
An application for Motorcycle Gold Star Family Plates must be completed and
submitted along with the following documents:
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An RMV-1 or RMV-3 form (stamped by an insurance company),
depending on the type of transaction
Evidence of the required family relationship (birth certificate, marriage
certificate)
Evidence that the deceased was killed in action while serving in the Armed
Forces (either a casualty report in the form of a telegram or an overseas
death certificate issued by the US military)
Each qualifying applicant can register one motorcycle owned and principally used
by him/her.
Fees:
There is no fee.
Renewal:
A Motorcycle Gold Star Family Medal plate must be renewed annually. All
motorcycle plates expire on December 31.
Available At:
Customers can get an Application for Gold Star Family Medal Plates at any full
service RMV branch. They can also download the Application from the RMV
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Website at http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21625.pdf , or a customer can call
857.368.8000 and request that the RMV send an application by mail.
For more information about the Gold Star Family Medal plate, a customer can
call the Special Plates Section at 857.368.8031, or refer to the application.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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MOTORCYCLE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
Motorcycle Congressional Medal of Honor plates feature the Medal of Honor decal that is placed to
the right of “Mass” on top of the plate.
Eligibility:
A motorcycle Congressional Medal of Honor plate is issued to veterans who
have received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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An Application for Veterans' License Plates must be completed. Claims of
this award are verified through the Department of Veterans’ Services by
Special Plates. Along with the completed application, the customer must
submit a photocopy of one of the following documents to the Special
Plates Department:
A DD-214 that indicates “Honorable” in the Character of Service box
(which will not always be located in the same place on the form).
Note that only the long form (full page) DD-214 is acceptable; the short
form (halfpage) cannot be accepted.
A DD-215 (which is an amended version of the DD-214) that indicates an
honorable discharge.
An Honorable Discharge form (this was used during WWII and the Korean
War).
A Congressional Medal of Honor recipient is eligible for one plate for each
Congressional Medal of Honor he/she received.
Regardless of which document is presented, the document must state Honorably
Discharged and awarded medal.
Fees:
There is no fee.
Renewal:
A Motorcycle Congressional Medal of Honor plate must be renewed annually. All
motorcycle plates expire on December 31.
Available At:
A Motorcycle Congressional Medal of Honor plate is only available through the
RMV Special Plates Section. For more information about the Congressional
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Medal of Honor plate, a customer can call the Special Plates Section at
857.368.8031.
Customers can get an Application for Veterans’ Plates at any full service RMV
branch. They can also download the Application from the RMV Website at
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21573.pdf , or a customer can call 857.368.8000
and request that the RMV send an application by mail.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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MOTORCYCLE LEGION OF VALOR
Eligibility:
A motorcycle Legion of Valor plate is issued to members of the Legion of Valor of
the USA, Inc. Legion of Valor Members are recipients of the following medals:
• Medal of Honor
• Distinguished Service Cross
• Navy Cross
• Air Force Cross
Along with an Application for Veterans’ License Plates, the customer must submit
a photocopy of the following documents to the Special Plates Section:
• A DD-214 that indicates “Honorable” in the Character of Service box
(which will not always be located in the same place on the form).
Note that only the long form (full page) DD-214 is acceptable; the short
form (halfpage) cannot be accepted.
• A DD-215 (which is an amended version of the DD-214) that indicates an
honorable discharge.
• An Honorable Discharge form (this was used during WWII and the Korean
War).
A Legion of Valor member is eligible for one plate per medal.
Regardless of which document is presented, the document must state Honorably
Discharged and awarded medal.
Fees:
Renewal:
There is no fee.
Available At:
A Motorcycle Legion of Valor plate is only available through the Special Plates
A Motorcycle Legion of Valor plate must be renewed annually.
All motorcycle plates expire on December 31.
Section. For more information about Legion of Valor plates, the customer can call
Special Plates Section at 857.368.8031.
Customers can get an Application for Veteran’s Plates at any full service RMV
branch. They can also download the Application from the RMV Website at
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21573.pdf, or a customer can call 857.368.8000
and request that the RMV send an application by mail.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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MOTORCYCLE SILVER STAR
Motorcycle Silver Star plates feature the Silver Star Medal decal that is placed to the right of “Mass”
on the top of the plate.
NOTE: For Active Duty Members of the Military, the word Veteran on the plate will be covered by
a decal that is labeled Active Duty.
Eligibility:
A motorcycle Silver Star plate is issued to veterans who have been awarded the
Silver Star medal.
Along with an Application for Veterans’ License Plates, the customer must submit
a photocopy of the following documents to the Special Plates Section:
• A DD-214 that indicates “Honorable” in the Character of Service box
(which will not always be located in the same place on the form).
Note that only the long form (full page) DD-214 is acceptable; the short
form (halfpage) cannot be accepted.
• A DD-215 (which is an amended version of the DD-214) that indicates an
honorable discharge.
• An Honorable Discharge form (this was used during WWII and the Korean
War).
A Silver Star recipient is eligible for one plate for each Silver Star medal he/she
received.
Regardless of which document is presented, the document must state Honorably
Discharged and awarded medal.
Active Duty Members of the Military:
To be eligible for these plates, a customer must be on active military duty in the
U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard (including National Guard
or Reserve on active
duty) at the time of application and he/she must have been awarded the medal
for the plate he/she is applying for. Along with the completed application http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21855.pdf the customer must send the
following documentation to the Special Plates Department:
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A photocopy of his/her current vehicle registration
A photocopy of his/her current Military ID Card (and a document to satisfy
his/her “active duty” status if not on the Card)
A photocopy of the document awarding him/her the specific medal for the
plate being applied for
Fees:
There is no fee.
Renewal:
A Motorcycle Silver Star plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle plates
expire on December 31.
Available At:
A motorcycle Silver Star plate is only available through the Special Plates
Section. For more information about Silver Star plates, the customer can call the
Special Plates Section at 857.368.8031.
Customers can get an Application for Veteran’s Plates at any full service RMV
branch. They can also download the Application from the RMV Website at
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21573.pdf, or a customer can call 857.368.8000
and request that the RMV send an application by mail.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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MOTORCYCLE BRONZE STAR
Motorcycle Bronze Star plates feature the Bronze Star Medal decal that is placed to the right of
“Mass” on the top of the plate.
NOTE: For Active Duty Members of the Military, the word Veteran on the plate will be covered by
a decal that is labeled Active Duty.
Eligibility:
A motorcycle Bronze Star plate is issued to veterans who have been awarded
the Bronze Star medal.
Along with an Application for Veterans’ License Plates, the customer must submit
a photocopy of the following documents to the Special Plates Section:
• A DD-214 that indicates “Honorable” in the Character of Service box
(which will not always be located in the same place on the form).
Note that only the long form (full page) DD-214 is acceptable; the short
form (halfpage) cannot be accepted.
• A DD-215 (which is an amended version of the DD-214) that indicates an
honorable discharge.
• An Honorable Discharge form (this was used during WWII and the Korean
War).
A Bronze Star recipient is eligible for one plate for each Bronze Star medal
he/she received.
Regardless of which document is presented, the document must state Honorably
Discharged and awarded medal.
Active Duty Members of the Military:
To be eligible for these plates, a customer must be on active military duty in the
U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard (including National Guard
or Reserve on active
duty) at the time of application and he/she must have been awarded the medal
for the plate he/she is applying for. Along with the completed application http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21855.pdf , the customer must send the
following documentation to the Special Plates Department:
• A photocopy of his/her current vehicle registration
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A photocopy of his/her current Military ID Card (and a document to satisfy
his/her “active duty” status if not on the Card)
A photocopy of the document awarding him/her the specific medal for the
plate being applied for
Fees:
Renewal:
There is no fee.
Available At:
A motorcycle Bronze Star plate is only available through the Special Plates
Section. For more information about Bronze Star plates, the customer may call
the Special Plates Section at 857.368.8031.
A Motorcycle Bronze Star plate must be renewed annually.
All motorcycle plates expire on December 31.
Customers can get an Application for Veteran’s Plates at any full service RMV
branch. They can also download the Application from the RMV Website at
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21573.pdf , or a customer can call 857.368.8000
and request that the RMV send an application by mail.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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MOTORCYCLE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
Motorcycle Distinguished Flying Cross plates feature the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal decal that
is placed to the right of “Mass” on the top of the plate.
NOTE: For Active Duty Members of the Military, the word Veteran on the plate will be covered by
a decal that is labeled Active Duty.
Eligibility:
A motorcycle Distinguished Flying Cross plate is issued to any person who, while
serving in any capacity with the armed forces of the United States, distinguished
himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in
aerial flight.
Along with an Application for Veterans’ License Plates, the customer must submit
a photocopy of the following documents to the Special Plates Section:
• A DD-214 that indicates “Honorable” in the Character of Service box
(which will not always be located in the same place on the form).
Note that only the long form (full page) DD-214 is acceptable; the short
form (halfpage) cannot be accepted.
• A DD-215 (which is an amended version of the DD-214) that indicates an
honorable discharge.
• An Honorable Discharge form (this was used during WWII and the Korean
War).
• A photocopy of your current vehicle registration
Regardless of which document is presented, the document must state Honorably
Discharged and awarded medal.
Active Duty Members of the Military:
To be eligible for these plates, a customer must be on active military duty in the
U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard (including National Guard
or Reserve on active
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duty) at the time of application and he/she must have been awarded the medal
for the plate he/she is applying for. Along with the completed application http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21855.pdf , the customer must send the
following documentation to the Special Plates Department:
• A photocopy of his/her current vehicle registration
• A photocopy of his/her current Military ID Card (and a document to satisfy
his/her “active duty” status if not on the Card)
• A photocopy of the document awarding him/her the specific medal for the
plate being applied for
Fees:
Renewal:
There is no fee.
Available At:
A motorcycle DFC plate is only available through the Special Plates Section.
The Motorcycle Distinguished Flying Cross plate must be renewed annually. All
motorcycle plates expire on December 31.
For more information about Distinguished Flying Cross motorcycle plates, the
customer may call the Special Plates Section at 857.368.8031.
Customers can get an Application for Veteran’s Plates at any full service RMV
branch. They can also download the Application from the RMV Website at
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21573.pdf , or a customer can call 857.368.8000
and request that the RMV send an application by mail.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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MOTORCYCLE PURPLE HEART
Purple Heart Motorcycle plates feature the Purple Heart Medal decal that is placed to the right of
“Mass” on the top of the plate.
NOTE: For Active Duty Members of the Military, the word Veteran on the plate will be covered by
a decal that is labeled Active Duty.
Eligibility:
A motorcycle Purple Heart plate is issued to veterans who have been awarded
the Purple Heart medal. A Purple Heart recipient must prove that he/she has
been awarded the Purple Heart.
Along with an Application for Veterans’ License Plates, the customer must submit
a photocopy of the following documents to the Special Plates Section:
• A DD-214 that indicates “Honorable” in the Character of Service box
(which will not always be located in the same place on the form).
Note that only the long form (full page) DD-214 is acceptable; the short
form (halfpage) cannot be accepted.
• A DD-215 (which is an amended version of the DD-214) that indicates an
honorable discharge.
• An Honorable Discharge form (this was used during WWII and the Korean
War).
A Purple Heart recipient is eligible for one plate for each Purple Heart medal
he/she received.
Regardless of which document is presented, the document must state Honorably
Discharged and awarded medal.
Active Duty Members of the Military:
To be eligible for these plates, a customer must be on active military duty in the
U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard (including National Guard
or Reserve on active
duty) at the time of application and he/she must have been awarded the medal
for the plate he/she is applying for. Along with the completed application http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21855.pdf , the customer must send the
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following documentation to the Special Plates Department:
• A photocopy of his/her current vehicle registration
• A photocopy of his/her current Military ID Card (and a document to satisfy
his/her “active duty” status if not on the Card)
• A photocopy of the document awarding him/her the specific medal for the
plate being applied for
Fees:
Renewal:
There is no fee.
Available At:
A motorcycle Purple Heart plate is available at any full service RMV branch.
A Motorcycle Purple Heart plate must be renewed annually.
All motorcycle plates expire on December 31.
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/rmv/BranchInfo/BranchMap.aspx
Customers can get an Application for Veteran’s Plates at any full service RMV
branch. They can also download the Application from the RMV Website at
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21573.pdf , or a customer can call 857.368.8000
and request that the RMV send an application by mail.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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MOTORCYCLE PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR
Pearl Harbor Survivor Motorcycle plates feature the Eagle decal that is placed to the right of “Mass”
on the top of the plate.
Eligibility:
A motorcycle Pearl Harbor Survivor plate is issued to veterans who served in
Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
The Pearl Harbor Survivor must prove that he/she served in Pearl Harbor on that
day. The customer must submit a Pearl Harbor Association membership card.
Along with an Application for Veterans’ License Plates, the customer must submit
a photocopy of the following documents to the Special Plates Section:
• A DD-214 that indicates “Honorable” in the Character of Service box
(which will not always be located in the same place on the form).
Note that only the long form (full page) DD-214 is acceptable; the short
form (halfpage) cannot be accepted.
• A DD-215 (which is an amended version of the DD-214) that indicates an
honorable discharge.
• An Honorable Discharge form (this was used during WWII and the Korean
War).
Pearl Harbor Survivors are eligible for one set of plates.
Regardless of which document is presented, the document must state Honorably
Discharged and awarded medal.
Fees:
There is no fee.
Renewal:
A Motorcycle Pearl Harbor Survivor plate must be renewed annually.
All motorcycle plates expire on December 31.
Available At:
A Pearl Harbor Survivor motorcycle plate is only available through the Special
Plates Section. For more information about Pearl Harbor Survivor plates, the
customer can call the Special Plates Section at 857.368.8031.
Customers can get an Application for Veteran’s Plates at any full service RMV
branch. They can also download the Application from the RMV Website at
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21573.pdf , or a customer can call 857.368.8000
and request that the RMV send an application by mail.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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MOTORCYCLE EX-POW
Motorcycle EX-POW plates feature the barbwire EX POW decal that is placed to the right of “Mass”
on the top of the plate.
Eligibility:
An Ex-POW plate is issued to former prisoners of war.
Along with an Application for Veterans’ License Plates, the customer must submit
a photocopy of the following documents to the Special Plates Section:
• A DD-214 that indicates “Honorable” in the Character of Service box
(which will not always be located in the same place on the form).
Note that only the long form (full page) DD-214 is acceptable; the short
form (halfpage) cannot be accepted.
• A DD-215 (which is an amended version of the DD-214) that indicates an
honorable discharge.
• An Honorable Discharge form (this was used during WWII and the Korean
War).
• A photocopy of your current vehicle registration
Ex-Prisoners of War are eligible for one plate.
Regardless of which document is presented, the document must state
Honorably Discharged and awarded medal.
Fees:
There is no fee.
Renewal:
An EX POW motorcycle plate must be renewed annually.
All motorcycle plates expire on December 31.
Available At:
A Motorcycle Ex-POW plate is available at any full service RMV branch.
Customers can get an Application for Veteran’s Plates at any full service RMV
branch. They can also download the Application from the RMV Website at
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21573.pdf , or a customer can call 857.368.8000
and request that the RMV send an application by mail.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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MOTORCYCLE VETERANS’
Motorcycle Veteran’s plates feature the flag decal that is placed to the right of “Mass” on the top of
the plate.
Eligibility:
A Motorcycle Veterans’ Plate is issued to individuals who are considered to be
veterans. To qualify for a Motorcycle Veteran’s Plate, a veteran will be required
to have either:
• 180 days of regular active duty service (enlisted or drafted service) and a last
discharge or release under honorable conditions (does not include training)
• 90 days of active duty service (Reservists or National Guard), one day of
which is during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable
conditions (does not include training)
Along with an Application for Veterans’ License Plates, the customer must submit
a photocopy of the current vehicle registration and one of the following
documents to the Special Plates Section:
• A DD-214 that indicates “Honorable” in the Character of Service box (which
will not always be located in the same place on the form).
Note that only the long form (full page) DD-214 is acceptable; the short form
(halfpage) cannot be accepted.
• A DD-215 (which is an amended version of the DD-214) that indicates an
honorable discharge.
• An Honorable Discharge form (this was used during WWII and the Korean
War).
For more information on how to obtain these documents, please call the US
Veterans' Administration at 800-827-1000.
Veterans are eligible for one plate for each motorcycle registered in their name.
Fees:
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
Proceeds from the special plate fee for this plate go to the Chelsea and Holyoke
Soldier's Homes.
Renewal:
A Motorcycle Veteran’s plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle plates
expire on December 31.
Available At:
A motorcycle Veterans’ plate is available at any full service RMV branch.
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/rmv/BranchInfo/BranchMap.aspx
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Customers can get an Application for Veterans’ Plates at any full service RMV
branch. They can also download the Application from the RMV Website at
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/forms/21099.pdf , or a customer can call 857.368.8000
and request that the RMV send an application by mail.
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section2
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State Police Motorcycle Plates
Eligibility:
Any vehicle which is assigned to the Massachusetts State Police is eligible for a
State Police Motorcycle Plate.
Fees:
State Police plates have no fee.
Renewal:
State Police plates do not expire.
Available At:
This plate is issued by the State Police Vehicle Manager.
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Municipal Motorcycle Plates
Eligibility:
Available to any motorcycle owned or leased by a municipal department.
Renewal:
Municipal plates do not expire.
Fees:
Municipal plates have no fee.
Available At:
This plate is available at is available at any full service RMV branch.
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/rmv/BranchInfo/BranchMap.aspx
.
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Motorcycle Limited Use
Motorcycle Limited Use plates feature the words “Limited Use” in a yellow triangle to the right of the
word “Mass” on the top of the plate.
A “limited use motorcycle” is any motor vehicle that . . .
• has 2 or more wheels
• has a certificate of origin
• has a 17 character VIN
• has been certified by the manufacturer to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) for that particular class of vehicle (e.g. passenger) and
• whose speed on a paved level surface can exceed 30 miles per hour but is not capable of
exceeding 40 miles per hour.
Important: To determine whether the vehicle should be issued limited use plates, keep in mind that if
the Certificate of Origin or previous title says “motorcycle” or motor driven cycle,” then the vehicle is
most likely a motorcycle, and therefore cannot be registered as a moped. Such a vehicle should be
issued motorcycle or limited use plates, depending on the maximum speed. : In most instances, the
maximum speed of the vehicle will not be on the Certificate of Origin. It will be up to the dealer,
insurance agent, and the customer to ensure the vehicle is properly registered.
Eligibility:
Anyone can obtain a Limited Use plate.
Fees:
http://www.mass.gov/rmv/fees/20141.pdf
Renewal:
A Limited Use Motorcycle plate must be renewed annually. All motorcycle plates
expire on December 31.
Available At:
Limited Use plates are available at any full service RMV branch.
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/rmv/BranchInfo/BranchMap.aspx
Reference:
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section1H
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Limited Use Motorcycle continued…
Note: A vehicle that previously could not be registered as a motorcycle under state law because its
operator and a passenger rode within an “enclosed cab.” But is certified by its manufacturer as a
motorcycle with NHTSA, can be registered as a limited use motorcycle or a regular motorcycle
depending on the speed.
Note: If the two or three-wheeled vehicle has a maximum speed greater than 30 mph and has not
been certified by its manufacturer as a motorcycle or motor –driven cycle with NHTSA, it cannot be
registered as a “Moped” or a Limited use vehicle and cannot be legally operated on the roads of the
Commonwealth.
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APPENDIX A: Motorcycle Plates Year of Manufacture
Reference List
YEAR Plates
Issued
?
BACKGROUND & TEXT
1903
Y
Navy Blue, White Numbers
“Z” prefix from 1903 until 1907
MASS AUTO REGISTER at top; Serials Issued: Z1 to Z502
Porcelain on metal; Size varied to fit length of serial
1904
Y
Navy Blue, White Numbers
MASS AUTO REGISTER at top; Serials Issued: Z503 to Z991
Porcelain on metal; Size varied to fit length of serial
1905
N
In 1905 & 1906, “Z” plate issuance ceased since plates wore
poorly due to motorcycle vibration Serial: Z992 to Z1524 (in 1905)
1906
N
Serial: Z1525 to Z2189 (in 1906)
1907
N
1908
N
From 1904 to 1909, owner was directed to paint number on battery
box of motorcycle
Serial: Z2190 to Z3021 (issued in 1907, 1908 & 1909)
1909
N
1910
N
1911
N
From 1910 to 1914 a brass watch fob that the operator attached
to himself served as a registration plate. Disc had state seal on
FRONT; year and Z-prefixed serial number on BACK.
1912
N
8161 watch fobs were issued
1913
N
1914
N
1915
Y
Navy Blue, White Numbers
M over 15 at left
Motorcycle plates FROM 1916 TO 1919 were Flat Metal plates,
6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 9520 issued
Annual registration, 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inch PLATES WERE ISSUED
IN PAIRS FROM 1916 TO 1966,
1916
Y
White, Dark Blue Numbers
M over 16 at left
Flat Metal plates 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 10,713 issued
1917
Y
Navy Blue, White Numbers
M over 17 at left; MASS – 1917 at bottom; Short dash separator
Flat Metal plates 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 11,065 issued
1918
Y
White, Dark Blue Numbers
MASS 1918 at bottom; Square separator Flat Metal plates;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 12,862 issued (Motorcycle
plates from 1917 to 1961 are 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches)
1919
Y
Navy Blue, White Numbers
MASS 1919 at bottom; Square separator
Flat Metal plates 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 13,698 issued
1920
Y
White, Dark Blue Numbers
MASS 1920 at bottom, dot separator
Note: same format used in following years
Embossed lettering; 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 15,143 issued
1921
Y
Navy Blue, White Numbers
MASS 1921 at bottom, dot separator; Embossed lettering
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 12,048 issued
1922
Y
White, Dark Blue Numbers
MASS 1922 at bottom, dot separator; Embossed lettering
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 10,047 issued
1923
Y
Navy Blue, White Numbers
MASS 1923 at bottom, dot separator; Embossed lettering
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 11,043 issued
CONTENT & DESCRIPTION
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1924
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
MASS 1924 at bottom, dot separator; Embossed lettering
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 10,778 issued
YEAR Plates
Issued
?
BACKGROUND & TEXT
1925
Y
Black, White Alphanumerics
MASS 1925 at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 9801 issued
1926
Y
Black, White Alphanumerics
MASS. 1926 at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 9215 issued
1927
Y
Black, White Alphanumerics
MASS 1926 at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 7245 issued
1928
Y
Green, White Alphanumerics
1928 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 6856 issued
1929
Y
Green, White Alphanumerics
1929 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 5568 issued
1930
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1930 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 4642 issued
1931
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1941 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 3068 issued
1932
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1932 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 2161 issued
1933
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1933 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 1488 issued
1934
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1934 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 1337 issued
1935
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1935 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 1379 issued
1936
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1936 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches 1336 issued
1937
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1937 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 1131 issued
1938
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1938 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 776 issued
1939
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1939 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches 950 issued
1940
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1940 MASS at bottom; Period after “MASS”; Embossed lettering;
Plate size; 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches; 1065 -issued
1941
N
1942
Y
1943
N
1944
N
1945
N
1946
N
1947
Y
Green, White Alphanumerics
MASS 1947 at bottom; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches
Same Format in following years
1948
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1948 MASS at bottom; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches
Steel & Aluminum
CONTENT & DESCRIPTION
No plates issued
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
Also exists as Green, White
Alphanumerics after Serial 3131
MASS 1942 at bottom; Embossed lettering;
Plate size; 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches
3131 plates issued
Wartime, no plates issued to save metal
No plates issued
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YEAR Plates
Issued
?
BACKGROUND & TEXT
1949
Y
Black, White Alphanumerics
1950
N
1951
Y
1952
N
1953
Y
1954
N
1955
Y
1956
N
1957
Y
1958
N
1959
Y
1960
N
1961
Y
1962
N
1963
1964
1965
N
1966
Y
1967
AX000
Y
1968
AX000
Y
White, Blue/Red Alphanumerics
MASS at top (blue letters); 7-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches
Serial is red; Letter over “X” prefix,
Renewed with annual sticker
Windshield sticker carried with the registration
1969
AX000
Y
White, Blue/Red Alphanumerics
MASS at top (blue letters); 7-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches
Serial (red); Letter over “X” prefix
Renewed with annual sticker
Windshield sticker carried with the registration
1970
AX000
Y
White, Blue/Red Alphanumerics
MASS at top (blue letters)
Serial (red); Letter over “X” prefix
Renewed with annual sticker; Renewal sticker placed on plate
CONTENT & DESCRIPTION
1949 MASS at bottom; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches
Steel & Aluminum
Plates issued in odd numbered years until 1964
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1951” MASS at bottom; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches Steel &
Aluminum
Black, White Alphanumerics
1953” MASS at bottom; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches Steel &
Aluminum
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1955 MASS at bottom; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches Steel &
Aluminum
Black, White Alphanumerics
1957 MASS at bottom; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches
Steel & Aluminum
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
1959 MASS at bottom; Plate Length increased by 1-1/4 inches
Serial numbers were issued from 1 to 9999, then Z1 to Z999
Steel or Aluminum
Green, White Alphanumerics
Either: MASS 1961 or 1961 MASS at bottom
(two different length plates made even when both had 4-digit
serials)
From 1961 TO 1998, all motorcycle plates measure 7-1/2 inches
by 4-1/2 inches
Y
Black, White Alphanumerics
1963 MASS at bottom; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches
Y
Cranberry, White Alphanumerics
MASS 1964 at bottom; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches
No plates issued
Green, White Alphanumerics
White, Blue/Red Alphanumerics
Resumed issuing plates yearly
MASS 1966 at bottom; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches
Serial all numeric
MASS at top; Plate size 6-1/4 by 4-1/2 inches
Letter over “X” prefix, renewed with annual sticker
Serial Number prefixed by letter over “X” from 1967 to date.
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YEAR Plates
Issued
?
BACKGROUND & TEXT
CONTENT & DESCRIPTION
1971
AX000
Y
White, Blue/Red Alphanumerics
1972
Y
White, Red Alphanumerics
1973
Y
Reflective White/Red Alphanumerics
1974
Y
Reflective White, Red Alphanumerics MASS at bottom, validated with “73” motorcycle sticker
NO BORDER = “AX” through FX; RED BORDER from HX on
7-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches
1975
Y
White, Red Alphanumerics
MASS 75 at bottom; Plate Size 7-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches
Letter over X prefix
SAME COLOR AND FORMAT 1976 through 1977 and part of
1978
1976
Y
White, Red Alphanumerics
MASS 76 at bottom; Plate Size 7-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches
Letter over X prefix
1977
Y
White, Red Alphanumerics
MASS 77 at bottom; Plate Size 7-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches
Letter over X prefix
SAME COLOR AND FORMAT in part of 1978
1978
Y
Reflective White, Red
Alphanumerics
1979
N
1980
Y
Reflective White, Green
Alphanumerics
1981
Y
Reflective White, Red
Alphanumerics
1982
Y
Reflective White, Green
Alphanumerics
1983
Y
Reflective White, Red
Alphanumerics
MASS 83 at bottom; Plate Size 7-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches
Letter over “X” prefix
1984
Y
Reflective White, Green
Alphanumerics
1985
Y
Reflective White, Red
Alphanumerics
MASS 84 at top; Plate Size 7-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches
Letter over “X” prefix
MASS 85 at bottom; Letter over “X” prefix
Plate Size 7-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches
During 1985, elongated holes changed to round holes
1986
Y
Reflective White, Green
Alphanumerics
1987
Y
Reflective White, Red
Alphanumerics
MASS at top (blue letters); 7-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches
Serial (red) Letter over “X” prefix,
Renewed with annual sticker Renewal sticker placed on plate
MASS 72 at bottom; 7-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches
Letter over “X” prefix – starting with “H” (only year)
MASS at bottom, validated with “74” motorcycle sticker
NO BORDER = “AX” through JX; RED BORDER from KX on
7-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches
Serial Numbers AX through SX in 1977 format with 1979 Trailer
Sticker
Serial Numbers from TX, only “MASS” at bottom; with 1979 Trailer
sticker
Plate size 7-1/2 inches by 4-1/2 inches
MASS 80 at top; Plate Size 7-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches
Letter over “X” prefix
Note: Same color and format in even-numbered following years
(1982, 1984. 1986, 1990)
MASS 81 at bottom; Letter over “X” prefix
Plate Size 7-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches
Note: Same color and format in odd-numbered following years
(1981, 1983. 1985, 1987, 1989).
MASS 82 at top; Plate Size 7-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches
Letter over “X” prefix
MASS 86 at top; Plate Size 7-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches
Letter over “X” prefix; round holes
MASS 87 at bottom; Letter over “X” prefix
Plate Size 7-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches; round holes
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